As the nation’s largest and most advanced health care system, we have a longstanding commitment to hiring a culturally competent workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
Find an innovative, supportive environment where you can thrive at VA
Serving the most diverse group of Veterans in history, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made a promise to:
HIRE staff that reflects that diversity
“Everyone deserves an equal seat at the table, and all walks of life should be represented. We’re a world-class institution, and we should represent the potpourri of people in the world.”
employees feel supported PROVIDE equitable health care access
Sterling Akins
VA Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion
At VA, we are united by a common mission — to serve those who have bravely served their country. Our core values — integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence — define who we are and how we fulfill our mission. Together, these values provide a measure for the standards expected of all VA employees, reminding everyone that
We are dedicated to providing quality care to all Veterans regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual identity. But Veterans from underserved communities often encounter barriers to accessing health services.
To help bridge that gap, patients from all backgrounds must feel represented in their medical providers and confident that their unique health care needs are understood.
The success of our mission depends on VA employees from all backgrounds being able to contribute their ideas and perspectives to help us deliver unique, resourceful solutions for our patients.
Whatever your field, you’ll find that VA cultivates a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that maximizes your unique talents. By embracing and leveraging diversity, we’ve formed a world-class team, where employees are empowered and strive to achieve superior results.
We provide a vast array of exciting career opportunities that require the talents of an equally broad workforce. The diversity of our workforce has been steadily increasing since 2018, according to the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity & Inclusion.
Join our VA team and fuel your own potential while helping drive the growth of an organization that saves lives every day.
Just like you take care of Veterans, we take care of you. Enjoy an extensive bundle of employee benefits, including:
13 - 26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days of paid sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Including dental, vision, and long-term care
Family and additional coverage options available
For health and dependent care expenses
A three-tier retirement plan composed of Social Security, Federal Employees’ Retirement System basic benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan
Take your benefits with you if you transfer to another VA facility
To help you advance your career, VA provides robust continuing education opportunities and exceptional programs for training and leadership development, including:
Allows high school, college, and trade school students to get a glimpse into a future at VA and gain hands-on work experience — and pay — while completing their education
Æ VA NATIONAL DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Provides internships to diverse undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in degree-seeking programs
Æ WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM Connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with college students and recent graduates with disabilities
Designed to increase job opportunities at VA for racial and ethnic minorities For more information, visit the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity & Inclusion (ORMDI) website at https://www.va.gov/ormdi.
